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Methotrexate Side Effects - When is enough enough?

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🚨 Are your methotrexate side effects worse than your disease?

Methotrexate is a go-to treatment in rheumatology, but that doesn’t mean it works for everyone.

In this video, we’re digging into the real-life experience of methotrexate: the good, the bad, and the fixable.

You’ll learn how to recognize red flags, manage side effects, and ask the right questions at your next appointment.

👩🏻‍⚕️I’ve prescribed this med hundreds of times—and I’m telling you: you have more say in this than you think.

💡What you’ll learn:
➡️ What methotrexate side effects to watch out for—and how to know when they’ve gone too far.
➡️ How simple changes (like folic acid dose or switching from pill to injection) can make methotrexate more tolerable.
➡️ Why regular lab tests are crucial for staying safe while on methotrexate.
➡️ What to ask your doctor if methotrexate is causing nausea, fatigue, or brain fog.
➡️ How to decide if it’s time to stop methotrexate—and what other treatment options might be available.

Watch the full video to learn more!

🔗 Links:
Your Appointment Home Run Handbook - https://bit.ly/4heAouK
The guide you need to tell your doc your story -and get answers once and for all!

🎥 Watch more:
Scared of methotrexate? Stop hiding from it and learn how it may (or may not) be the right med for you - https://yt.openinapp.co/z7wqnma

Hydroxychloroquine - everything you need to know about this common rheumatology medication - https://yt.openinapp.co/HCQFacts

⏱️Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
2:10 Stomach upset from methotrexate
3:44 Mouth ulcers from methotrexate
4:48 Methotrexate rashes
5:12 Nervous system side effects
6:32 Methotrexate’s effect on cell counts
7:26 Methotrexate liver inflammation
8:51 Methotrexate lung injury
9:20 Risk for infection
10:23 When to stop methotrexate

👩🏻‍⚕️ About me:
Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I’m so happy you are here. I am a double board certified Rheumatologist with over 15 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to partner with their doctor.

** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. Any comments and/or recommendations made in the comment section by anyone other than Connected Rheumatology does not reflect the opinion or recommendation of Connected Rheumatology.**

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